Lee Junho Takes on a Unique Hero Role in Netflix's 'Cashero'

Actor Lee Junho is set to portray an unconventional hero.

On the morning of the 22nd, a press conference for the Netflix series 'Cashero' was held at a hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. The event was attended by director Lee Chang-min, along with actors Lee Junho, Kim Hye-jun, Kim Byong-chul, Kim Hyang-gi, Lee Chae-min, and Kang Han-na.

'Cashero' follows the story of Sang-woong, played by Lee Junho, a salaried worker struggling with wedding expenses and housing costs. He gains a unique ability where his strength increases with the amount of money he holds, leading to a life caught between daily expenses and superpowers in this relatable hero narrative.

Lee Junho described his character, saying, "Sang-woong is an ordinary civil servant on the verge of marriage. He unexpectedly inherits power from his father, but it's a 'bittersweet' situation where he can only use his strength proportional to the money he holds. He's in a position where he must save money, yet every time he uses his power for others, it costs him, creating a daily dilemma." In the series, Sang-woong is in a long-term relationship of nine years.

He added, "The most dilemma-ridden moment is at the end of the first episode. Personally, watching the first episode's ending was a significant point that resonated with me, revealing what the series wants to convey and what Sang-woong wants to express. As the story progresses, he realizes that it's not money but the heart that drives him. We aimed to create such a pivotal moment over time."

Meanwhile, 'Cashero' is set to premiere on Netflix on the 26th.

Ryu Ye-ji, TENASIA Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr